Explanation

• The Basic Principles Committee was formed in 1949 to prepare the basic framework of the Constitution of Pakistan.
• It was established by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
• It was chaired by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
• The committee was formed on 12 March 1949, following the adoption of the Objectives Resolution.
• Its purpose was to recommend the constitutional principles for the new state.

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Purposes of Lucknow Pact:

• Hindu-Muslim unity
• Congress-League cooperation
• Constitutional reforms
• Separate electorates for Muslims
• Demand for self-government

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• The National Assembly and Senate passed the amendment on 7 January 2020.
• It provided a legal framework for the appointment, reappointment, and extension of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
• COAS Tenure (Amended): 3 years
• President Dr. Arif Alvi signed it on 10 January 2020, following the Supreme Court's 2019 decision.

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan became a member of the Imperial Legislative Council in July 1878.
• He served as an Additional Member from July 1878 to July 1880.
• He later served a second term until 1883.
• His membership recognized his contributions to education and social reforms.

Additional information:

• Joined Government Service: 1839 (as Naib Munshi)
• Promoted as Sub-Judge: 1841
• Transferred to Delhi: 1846

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The 9th OIC Conference of Ministers of Women's Affairs was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 12–13 July 2026.
• It was hosted by Pakistan's Ministry of Human Rights at the Jinnah Convention Centre.
• The conference was held under the theme "The Social, Economic and Political Empowerment of Women in OIC Member States."
• Around 190 delegates from 57 OIC member states participated.
• Pakistan assumed the chairmanship from Egypt for the next two years.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Founded: 1951
• Headquarters: Lahore, Pakistan
• Affiliations: ITTF, Asian Table Tennis Union, Pakistan Olympic Association
• Purpose: Promotion and regulation of table tennis in Pakistan
• National Governing Body: Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto served as Pakistan's Defence Minister before becoming the Prime Minister.
• He was Defence Minister (1963–1966) during President Ayub Khan's government.
• He later became the 4th Prime Minister of Pakistan (14 August 1973 – 5 July 1977).

Additional information:

• Founded Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP): 30 November 1967
• President of Pakistan: 1971–1973
• Executed: 4 April 1979

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) commenced its business on 2 December 1989.
• FWBL is a commercial bank established to promote women's financial empowerment in Pakistan.
• The bank was set up in December 1988 during the government of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan.

Last verified on 23-07-2026